Declamatory

Pronunciation: /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

Definitions of declamatory

adjective expressing feelings or opinions in a way that is loud and forceful

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke in a declamatory tone, making sure everyone could hear her.

A2 The actor's declamatory delivery of the lines captivated the audience.

B1 The politician's declamatory speech rallied the crowd to action.

B2 The professor's declamatory style of teaching kept the students engaged.

C1 His declamatory rhetoric was met with skepticism by the intellectuals in the audience.

C2 The opera singer's declamatory performance left the audience in awe of her talent.

Examples of declamatory in a Sentence

formal The speaker's declamatory tone captured the attention of the audience.

informal He always gets so declamatory when he's passionate about a topic.

slang She went full declamatory on us during the argument.

figurative The artist's painting had a declamatory quality, with bold strokes and vibrant colors.

Grammatical Forms of declamatory

• past tense: declamated
• plural: declamatories
• comparative: more declamatory
• superlative: most declamatory
• present tense: declamates
• future tense: will declamate
• perfect tense: has declamated
• continuous tense: is declamating
• singular: declamatory
• positive degree: declamatory
• infinitive: to declamate
• gerund: declamating
• participle: declamated

Origin and Evolution of declamatory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'declamatory' originated from the Latin word 'declamatorius', which is derived from the verb 'declamare' meaning to speak or recite loudly.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in reference to a style of speech or writing that is impassioned or vehement, the term 'declamatory' has evolved to also describe a manner of speaking that is theatrical or exaggerated in nature.